Ranked among the top 10 childcare centers in San Bernardino. Fewer than half of all centers in the city reach this level across our full 11-dimension scoring.
The Fundamentals Preschool Academy is a California-licensed Day Care and School Age Day Care Center on Kendall Drive in northwest San Bernardino, serving children from 6 weeks through 12 years with programs tailored to each developmental stage. Established in 1991, it brings over three decades of continuity to working families, combining learning-through-play with academic development across toddler, preschool, and school-age groups, including homework assistance and on-site field trips. Parent reviews highlight loving teachers and clean facilities, and the center accommodates full-day care alongside after-school transportation to local elementary schools. CCLD license #364840755 authorizes capacity of 61 children. However, a 3.5-star average from Yelp reviews and Type B citations from the March 2026 CCLD inspection suggest careful parent due diligence is warranted.
Safety5.0
Curriculum6.0
Art / Music5.0
Infant care6.0
Kindergarten readiness6.0
Teacher quality6.0
Compassion6.0
Management5.0
Culture5.0
Extracurriculars5.0
Programs & curriculum
Curriculum & approach: Learning through play combined with academic development. Age-appropriate activities foster academic, intellectual, physical, emotional, and social development; preschool program provides developmentally appropriate curriculum and kindergarten readiness.
Programs & activities: Programs by age: Toddler Center (18 months-2 years), Preschool Academy (2-5 years), and Learning Academy (5-12 years) with homework assistance, enrichment activities, and field trips. Outdoor play and sports on-site; transportation to local elementary schools.
What sets it apart: Entire facility including outdoor play area is securely fenced. Healthy meals provided; spacious shaded playground; hours Monday-Friday 7:00 AM-6:00 PM in San Bernardino, CA.
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